Community School for Creative Education vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community School for Creative Education
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
183 students
Garfield Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | Community School for Creative Education Oakland, California | Garfield Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5138 of 5,693 | #5389 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48242 of 50,301 | #49144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 183 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 30.5 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community School for Creative Education scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.6 vs 11.1).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Community School for Creative Education does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Community School for Creative Education does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 98%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 30.5).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 454 students compared with 183.
- •Community School for Creative Education is a charter school while Garfield Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Community School for Creative Education better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Community School for Creative Education ranks higher (13.6 vs 11.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Community School for Creative Education and Garfield Elementary?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School for Creative Education: 183. Garfield Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School for Creative Education and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Community School for Creative Education is 5138th of 5,693 and Garfield Elementary is 5389th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).